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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Best carrier for rabbits?

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    • toby
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        Kind of unrelated to my question: So, Toby passed away unexpectedly almost 2 weeks ago, overnight. He had just turned 4 recently so it was very shocking, possibly a heart attack. With that being said, I do plan on adopting a bonded pair of bunnies, which I’m actually currently in the process of.

        I have a dog crate (which is big enough for a medium sized dog, possibly a little bigger) and it seems big enough for 2 bunnies, just to get them home from the rescue place. I was going to put it in the back of my car and put fleece on the bottom, but I’m not sure if this is exactly the appropriate thing to have them travel in? It is big enough, but my question is should I bring them home in the dog crate or just purchase another carrier? And if so, what are your favorite carriers?


      • DanaNM
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          Oh no, so sorry for your loss of Toby

          What kind of crate is it? If it’s the kind that has all metal grid sides, I think it could work, but they might feel more secure in something with less open sides. I also always worry about them sliding around in a space that’s too big.

          With my pair, I use a large, hard sided cat carrier. If I was going to buy one again, I would look for one with a top and side door (mine just has a side door).

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        • tannr
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            The most commonly recommended crate is a plastic dog or cat kennel so if the crate you currently have is plastic that’s perfect. If it’s the metal kind, I would cover it with a large towel or blanket to help it feel more secure for the bunnies. However, if you currently have a metal one I would recommend a plastic one with a handle that can be carried, as when you take the bunnies to the vet, etc. you will want to be able to bring the carrier inside.

            I usually use a fleece blanket to line the bottom, or a puppy pad and some hay if the trip is a longer one.


          • Lilikoi The Bunny
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              I’m sorry for your loss of Toby. Anyways, the best carrier for a rabbit is a well-ventilated cat carrier with metal bars and a durable plastic shell like the comments before mine stated. Don’t get a cheap carrier with a thin nylon screen, a rabbit will chew right through that like my rabbit did a while back. Have you ever considered the possibility of traveling with your rabbit on a plane? If so then get an airline approved carrier just in case.


            • BunMom#1
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                Sorry to hear the bad news ?

                When I take my bun to the vet, he prefers just a normal cat carrier, but a small dog carrier would probably work too. The first time we took him, we just brought him in his cage (we have him in a medium dog crate) and he totally flipped out, and ended up hurting himself(not badly thank goodness!) because he was jumping around and around in the cage. He ended up spraining his foot because he got it caught in the grate of the cage. So I would not bring them in the dog crate.


              • DanaNM
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                  Thanks for the advice everyone.

                  As this is an older thread and the OP has not replied, I will now lock it.

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